Welcome

Welcome to Cloyne. A town with long and rich heritage – home to bishops, resting kings, sporting legends and illustrious thinkers since the 6th century. Visit Cloyne’s Stone Age remains, 1000-year-old Round Tower and grand Cathedral or a hotly contested hurling match. Or explore the majesty of Cork harbour, the varied delights of the English Market, the Titanic Experience, the famous Jameson Distillery, Ballycotton bay and many other family-friendly attractions while staying in some of the finest hotels in the country – all within some 20 miles of the town.

Cloyne is situated on a low hill 7 kilometres south-east of Midleton in a broad fertile valley in east Cork. The Irish name is Cluain Uamha, meaning ‘The Meadow of the Caves’.

A Storied History…

Learn more about the long history of Cloyne – stories of saints, scholars, underground caves and sporting legends.

Cluain Uamha

There is evidence for a town in Cloyne as far back as the 13th century. It can be seen in...

Cloyne District Community Council

The CDCC is made up of 26 elected members under the auspices of Muintir Na Tire with an active role in the development and promotion of the educational, cultural, economic and welfare of the whole local community.

Photo credits

Cloyne in the mist and sunset at Hill tower by Jim O'Neill.
Cloyne Cathedral and graveyard by Alek Kisielewicz.
Cloyne Cathedral interior by Cerin O'Mahony.
Aerial shots of Cathedral / Round Tower and Cloyne fields by Leszek Wysocki.
Cave photos by Pat O'Connor.
Street level shot of the Round Tower by Aisling Walker.
The shot of Church St on the Cluain Uamha page was retrieved from a 1959 postcard found by Peter O'Shea.
'Cloyne from the air' video kindly sponsored by BAM construction